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Jonny McFarlane

Union Bears join forces with fan group to call for 55th minute Rangers match walkout

Rangers fan groups the Union Bears and the Rangers Supporters Association have combined forces to call on fellow fans to join them in a mass walkout at tomorrow's game with St Johnstone at Ibrox.

The social media statement of intent comes after CEO Patrick Stewart addressed the media on the record for the first time at Ibrox today.

The former Manchester United man gave his full support to manager Philippe Clement despite an 18 point gap in the title race, revealed a "root and branch" external review of every part of the football department and that only "one or two" players would be signed in the January window.

And the fans reaction to the news has been stark, accusing Stewart and the board of "incompetence, excuses and disrespect".

A statement read: "The Union Bears alongside the Rangers Supporters Association urge all fans to leave the stadium in the 55th minute during tomorrow's match - to send a statement to the board. Just as they gave up on Rangers after our 55th title, we will no longer tolerate their incompetence, excuses and disrespect.

"The board used our 55th title as free reign to coast on success, masking their lack of vision and leadership while dragging the club into mediocrity. These actions may seem drastic but they are necessary. The board has failed us too long and our loyalty will no longer be used as a pass for their failure.

"The Rangers support cannot stop until there is accountability, ambition and leadership worthy of our club."

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